Overview

• The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation on February 13 after a tip to its child abuse hotline reported severe abuse at a Victorville residence.
• Kenneth Key, Tina Key, and their daughter Katlynn Key were arrested on charges of torture under California Penal Code 206 and are being held on $1 million bail each.
• The six alleged victims, aged 5 to 16, have been placed in protective care following their rescue from the home on May 12.
• Neighbors reported rarely seeing the children outside, except for occasional supervised trips to the backyard or family car.
• Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the case to contact Detective Katie Merrill or submit tips via the WeTip hotline.